Limited-time free promotions are the growth hack indie Mac/iOS apps chase. Case in point: Rage Quit Meditations is 100% lifetime free in the next 48 hours [1], Baby Growth Tracker is free for 48 hours on the lifetime unlock [4], Qrosh offers 1 month free for 24 hours plus promo codes [2], and To‑Doo Boo is giving lifetime access for 48 hours [5].
48-hour frees fueling early traction — Short windows drive quick installs and feedback cycles. Indie developers lean into “you own it forever” messaging to cut friction and spark word of mouth. The promos explicitly emphasize no subscriptions and long-term access, shaping early opinions while the copy stays punchy.
• Rage Quit Meditations — 100% lifetime free in 48 hours; no subscriptions; regular price listed as $39.99 per year [1]. • Baby Growth Tracker — Lifetime unlock normally $2.99, now free for 48 hours to boost feedback and uptake [4]. • To‑Doo Boo — Lifetime access free for 48 hours; the haunted focus approach invites quick testing and reviews (Halloween promo) [5].
Promo codes and one-month promos — Codes extend reach beyond a single device, with urgency baked into the offer. Qrosh is sharing a small pool of codes for 1 month free and 30% off subscriptions; Pro is $5/month, lifetime $29.99 for a limited time [2].
App Store promo code infrastructure — The platform now supports offer codes for all IAP types, enabling discounts on lifetime deals or ad removal and painless testing via App Store Connect [3].
Short-term frees don’t just spike downloads; they seed early feedback and reviews—and that’s the real “growth hack.” Watch how these codes and 48-hour windows shift visibility in the coming weeks.
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Rage Quit Meditations is 100% lifetime free in the next 48 hours!
Indie dev offers Rage Quit free 48 hours; iOS meditation app; user critiques badge misrepresentation and onboarding; asks for feedback.
View sourceQrosh - Voice powered expense tracker - [1 Month Free - 24hrs Only]
Qrosh voice expense tracker released; available on iPhone, iPad, Mac; $5 monthly Pro, 29.99 lifetime; promo codes offered to users.
View source🚀 New Way to Drive Conversions on the App Store, Have you tried?
App Store offers codes for IAPs; supports types; enables discounts; easier test and deployment via App Store Connect.
View source[iOS] Baby Growth Tracker (WHO/CDC Charts) [Lifetime $2.99 -> Free for 48H]
iOS Baby Growth Tracker using WHO/CDC charts; AI forecast height; BMI; multiple children; free 48-hour promotion.
View source🎃 My Haunted To‑Do App Lifetime Access is Free for 48 Hours – No Ads, No Subscriptions, Just Ghostly Focus 👻
Indie dev offers haunted to-do app with free lifetime access for 48 hours; blocks apps, UI; users report prompts loop.
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